Sports Writing

A model article about youth football.

A model of writing about football, published in 1958. Available on PDF and Google docs formats in addition to being available to read online. Copyright clearance is needed to make paper copies for the classroom.

Strong lead, clear writing, quotes, and more. Good for upper elementary and up.

Examples and practice for middle school and above. This 13-page handout requires MS-Word or compatible application.

Four writing activities for middle school and up. Common Core Standards provided. Don't miss the extension activity, a link to Abbott and Costello's "Who's on First?"

Students will identify the parts of a newspaper sports article in order to plan, write, and publish their own sports article. Lesson includes handout and rubric and is designed for grade 5.

An example of writing about football: Jerry Izenberg writes about Coach Eddie Robinson and Grambling State University's football program.

A challenge to students to write their own great opening lines, along with examples, tips, a quiz, and some lively student samples to help.

Advice on considering conflict, news angle, setting, and more.